Project Manager - Security Integration - Dallas

Preferred Technologies, LLC • Grand Prairie, TX

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About The Position

Voted "Top Workplaces" by Houston Chronicle and Austin American Statesman, 2 years in a row! We aim to make “family” a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers. If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.

A Project Manager at Pref-Tech will be responsible for everything their team does or fails to do, must inspire his or her team to provide customers with unparalleled service in a profitable manner, must manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and ensure that all customers are completely satisfied. Only hard-working, self-starting, intelligent leaders succeed as Project Managers at Pref-Tech.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 5 years of project management experience, with at least 2 of those years spent managing in the general construction and/or specialty trade contracting industries.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid TX driver’s license, successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and maintain a clean driving record as a condition of continued use of a company vehicle.
• Think critically, reason, and solve problems.
• Plan, organize, and manage resources.
• Make timely and accurate decisions.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Mitigate risks and problems and resolve any conflicts that arise.
• Motivate team members to accomplish tasks.
• Proficiently use MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe, BlueBeam.
• Be a subject matter expert on installing and servicing access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Understand the basics of IP networking and IP-based equipment.
• Know and enforce Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a security license through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Low Voltage industry certifications from ASIS, BICSI, ESA etc.

Responsibilities

• Must meet or exceed Pref-Tech installation standards.
• Must complete projects on time and within budget.
• Must train and develop his or her team and take ownership of team members’ morale and welfare.
• Must maintain accountability of assigned tools and equipment and keep them in good working order.
• Must commit to continuously helping Pref-Tech refine and improve the way the company operates.
• Conduct a Project Handover Meeting with the Sales Team to officially assume responsibility of the project.
• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the project’s contract documents: Scope of Work outlined in contract, proposal and/or purchase order Drawings Specifications Invoicing Requirements Certified Payroll Requirements.
• Lead a Project Kick-Off Meeting with the customer.
• Build the Pre-Construction Submittal Package: Material Data Sheets Shop Drawings Project Schedule Schedule of Values Permit Drawings
• Ensure that the Project Team and Pref-Tech meet all project compliance requirements: Certificates of Insurance Safety Requirements License Requirements.
• Refine the Bill of Materials, plan purchasing, and issue Purchase Orders to vendors.
• Organize the Project Team and refine the installation plan.
• Coordinate the installation plan with the Owner, General Contractor, Other Trades, and Subcontractors.
• Participate in and oversee the installation.
• Conduct regular quality control inspections of the work.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Educate, train, and retrain Project Team to ensure high standards and continuous development.
• Receive change orders, participate in building proposals for the change orders, incorporate approved change orders into the project, and maintain an accurate accounting of all changes.
• Identify, write, submit, and track Requests for Information.
• Build invoice requests, submit invoice packages to the Accounts Receivable Manager, and ensure accurate and comprehensive invoices go to the customer.
• Manage costs throughout the project.
• Coordinate software programming effort and training with the Programming Team and Owner.
• Conduct pre-testing and final commissioning of projects.
• Manage the build-out of the Post-Construction Submittal Package: As-Built Drawings Commissioning Sheets Programming Matrix Operations and Maintenance Manuals Warranty Letters.
• Provide comprehensive status reports on all projects during weekly PM Meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)
• Health, Dental, and other elective insurances
• World-class training and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees